Export Heat Curve data to an HTRI data file

You can export your Heat Curve data to an HTRI data (.dat) file, which you can then import into HTRI products to design your heat exchangers.

Note: HTRI is a third-party software company that distributes products, such as Xchanger Suite, that allow you to rigorously design and simulate heat transfer equipment.

Please see the HTRI product documentation for more information on how to import and use this .dat file in HTRI products.

Export Heat Curve data to an HTRI data (.dat) file

1. On the Canvas, double-click the Heat Curve to open the Heat Curve with the configuration area expanded.

2. In the Configuration section, in the Evaluation Intervals box, enter the number of data points that you want to include in the HTRI data file.

   The HTRI data file includes only the first 30 data points, so we recommend that you set the Evaluations Intervals to a value less than or equal to 29.

3. In the Evaluation Spacing Options list, select one of the following options:

   • Equal Temperature: The data points in the HTRI data file increment by the same temperature change for the entire data set.

   • Equal Enthalpies: The data points in the HTRI data file increment by the same enthalpy change for the entire data set.

4. Expand the Report section.

5. Select one of the following options:

   • Cold Fluid – The data is for the cold-side fluid of the heat exchanger that you want to design in your HTRI product.

   • Hot Fluid – The data is for the hot-side fluid of the heat exchanger that you want to design in your HTRI product.

6. Select Export to HTRI data file.

   The Save As dialog appears.

7. Browse to the location in which you want to save the HTRI data file.

8. In the File name box, enter the name of the HTRI data file, and then select Save.

   AVEVA Process Simulation creates the .dat file, which you can then import into your HTRI product. You may need to merge a hot-side fluid .dat file with a cold-side fluid .dat file to import both sides into an HTRI heat exchanger.